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drain

[dreyn] / dreɪn /






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On the other, rising wages could help offset that drain.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"For these reasons, members of the public should never enter a pipe, drain, catch basin, manhole, or outfall."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“July will start hitting the U.S., particularly as we see a drain on commercial crude stocks for another, say month-and-a-half to two months.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

First, drain the tofu and press it down using a cutting board lined with paper towels and a heavy pan.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

And while Mr. Little knelt in the tub, Stuart slid easily down the drain and was lost to view.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White




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